Thanks for that explanation Alan on breaking tires in. I see now that my comment was inadvertently ambiguous. I see no point or glee in burnouts for a street tire...unless yer just about to do a 1/4 mile down the strip.ionbeam wrote: ↑Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:08 pmTire break-in is as clear and as definitive as engine break-in. Everyone with an opinion is right and everyone else is clearly wrong.wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:38 amWhat's the point of that? Never did understand that.gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:57 pm I think he does a massive 10 minute burnout to break them in.
If you believe in tire break-in, here is what you are trying to do. First, motorcycle tire manufacturers have mostly or completely stopped using mold release compound. If release compound is used, it is typically only on the sidewalls so that the tire markings and specifications release from the mold, making them clear and easy to read. Tire break-in for *street use* will occur over the first 100 miles or so. The break-in shouldn't include massive burn-outs, no matter how fun it may seem Initially the tire should be ridden long enough to bring it up to temperature over ~10 miles or so and then allowed to rest until completely cold, some ¿experts? say as long as 24 hours. The stress and heat of the initial ride will break some of the weak molecular bonds in the rubber and the resting will allow the bonds to realign. Then longer heat/rest cycles over the next 80-90 miles will complete the deed. The benefits (besides not crashing on cold, new tires) are longer tire life and better traction. Some tire dealers, especially car tire dealers offer a tire break-in service so you can receive a ready to go tire.
What the heck? Do a couple of progressive braking stops, do a couple of progressively harder acceleration runs and you are good to go ride the snot out of the tires. Aim that new sucker at a corner and ride the shit out of it and call it a day. None of that silly ninny shit about 'break-in', buncha limp dick, whinny, snot nose punks and their prissy break-in procedures....
If you are at a road racing track, do break-in the tires, then use a tire heater to get your track oriented tires up to temperature and go grind the knee pucks off your pants.
If you are at a drag strip, why yes, do a good burn-out and get the tire surface clean and hot, then roll slowly forward through the VHT or Strip Grip and let it stick to the hot rear tire (traction compound that the drag strips usually spray on the starting line area). If your launch is proper, the burn-out will make a measurable difference in the 60' times and noticeably reduce the ET.
I may be a pussy, but I do warm up the tires a bit after a stop before going all leany on the roadway...especially this time of year.